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This was such a departure from the genre-norm for me, but I am so glad I read it. It is hard to wrap my head around a time when women could not do whatever they wanted; and to such a degree as was portrayed in this book. Adelia being a coroner/medical examiner for her time is akin to witchcraft; so lightly she must tread.
In attempt to find a killer of children, Adelia must deal with the times and the prejudices, not only from men, but women as well. She must find clues where there are no ...more
This was such a departure from the genre-norm for me, but I am so glad I read it. It is hard to wrap my head around a time when women could not do whatever they wanted; and to such a degree as was portrayed in this book. Adelia being a coroner/medical examiner for her time is akin to witchcraft; so lightly she must tread.
In attempt to find a killer of children, Adelia must deal with the times and the prejudices, not only from men, but women as well. She must find clues where there are no ...more


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